Alpharetta-Roswell Herald

Bill is an attorney. He practiced law for 16 years. He used to be a Fulton County police officer.

Forsyth County News

Bill Finch is currently the Forsyth County solicitor general. He was first elected in 2014 and has been in office for two terms.

As of July 5, 2022, Bill Finch did not have a website or any information online.

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Bill Finch

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.